Asbestos Level Underestimated
A claim for an at-risk construction management firm arose during extensive renovation and abatement at a school. The construction manager hired a firm to estimate the levels of asbestos in school. The claimant alleged that the level of asbestos was grossly underestimated resulting in an additional $13 million during construction to abate asbestos.
This is a claim scenario developed from a single claim or several claims and has been developed for illustrative purposes only.